A cruise ship is the only vehicle that is not exactly used for transportation. The voyage and the facilities of the ship are a part of the luxurious experience. Over the years, the amenities, as well as the prices, have risen. There are different destinations (ports of call) that the ship pauses during the voyage. There are around 3-4 ports of call in a cruise. There are even no destinations for the cruise. This shows that the primary purpose of cruising is the experience that it provides, and the secondary is transportation. Luxury cruising is considered as a sport of the rich though around 19 million people have voyaged through luxury cruises.

Operators of a cruise ship are known as cruise lines. A cruise line is a company which operates cruise ships and markets cruises to the public. Companies like Thomson, Virgin Holidays are the pioneers in this field. They have a distinction in this field because of the services they provide. Let us have a look at what you can expect on these luxury cruises:

Hospitality

Cruising ships are also known as ‘Floating Hotels.’ In addition to the ship’s crew, they have a complete team of hospitality staff just like in any hotel.

Great food

Dining is the most important aspect that we consider when on any kind of vacation, whether road – trips or foreign tours. Same goes for luxury cruises. The dining venues are myriad and serve specialty cuisines. The price for eating is already included in the cruise price. The food offered is delicious and lip-smacking which is difficult to find these days in any good hotel too. Usually, there is a mainline restaurant which offers mainline recipes. Then there are other cafes and restaurants which serve not-too-known but mouth-watering cuisines. In some cruises, there are cafes that are open for 24 hours, since fewer people sleep during the night when on the cruise.

Casinos

Most luxury cruises offer casinos as a source of entertainment to their guests. Almost all the large cruise ships offer this facility, the only exception being Disney Cruise Line which shockingly does not provide it. The games that come inside the casinos are also numerous. There are slot machine games, as well as table games like blackjack and poker games that are played with the dealer. Roulette tables and craps table are the most common among all the cruises. Also, offered are tournaments of these games for the big fishes. Most usual are slot and blackjack. Most tournaments are buy-ins where you pay a certain amount to enter, and you don’t spend money during the tournament.

Sources of relaxing

Any major luxury cruise wants their guests to have a relaxed and chilled out experience, for which they offer state-of-the-art spas and lounge. Some of the ships have separate packages for spas whereas others have included ones too. The soothing ambiance of these spas makes sure that you unwind yourself from the hustle bustles of the life and renew your energy with wellness therapies and various massages. Lounges offer great quality time with yourself or your loved ones. Even if you choose to do your work on your laptop when in the lounge, you be able to work in tranquillity and without any stress. The beverages offered in these lounges are a true delicacy.

Beat the heat

All kinds of physical activities for your body are also provided. These range from sports like tennis, basketball to the gym and the fitness centers. These make sure that you don’t miss your daily exercises and are also a source of entertainment. Now you won’t get any excuse to miss your exercises because you are offshore and also off-work. Some luxury cruises even offer a jogging track for running in the midst of the ocean. Imagine the feeling!

Cinemas and stage show

Grab a tub of popcorn and watch movies at the poolside cinemas. The only difference is that you also get to choose the movie of your choice on the big screen. You will get a wide variety of genres like comedy, romance, thriller, etc. to choose from. The movies will be the most recent blockbuster hits. Some luxury cruises also offer stage shows. The performances are by famous musicians, dancers, and actors. It is like your ticket to the hottest show of the town. Go and enjoy!

Luxury cruises may be expensive but are an impressive way to travel and enjoy a vacation!